The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is an annual pirate-themed celebration held in downtown Tampa, Florida. The main Gasparilla Pirate Fest is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, with a separate ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Make way, mateys. Everyone's favorite hometown pirates are back and ready to invade Tampa. Gasparilla Pirate Fest is set for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Whether you're a seasoned ...

Live coverage of the Parade of Pirates will begin at 2:30 p.m. and can be viewed here or on our WFLA Now TV streaming app.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Children's Gasparilla Parade is Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 12 - 7:30 p.m. From street closures to parade routes and ...

Thousands of kids and families filled Bayshore Boulevard for the annual Gasparilla Children’s Parade on Saturday. Organizers say it’s the largest youth parade in the country, featuring more than 125 ...

The Florida Aquarium and the City of Tampa are partnering on the Bead-Free Bay initiative to keep parade waste out of local waterways. Those who donate beads at the aquarium can receive a discount on ...

What happens to the thousands of beads thrown at the Gasparilla Pirate Festival? While some may keep their beloved necklaces, many end up wasted or unwanted afterwards. Florida Aquarium is once again ...

Arrr, the city of Tampa is set to be "invaded" by pirates over the next two weekends, mateys! The Gasparilla Pirate Festival is a very popular annual celebration with a variety of related ...

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to line the streets to watch the Gasparilla Pirate Fest. From where to park to where to watch the parade to where you can drink alcohol, this guide has ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay's littlest pirates are getting in on the Gasparilla fun at the 2026 Ashley Children’s Gasparilla this Saturday, Jan. 24. Whether your family is participating in the parade or ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA)— With Gasparilla season underway, a local author is making sure every child can feel part of Tampa’s biggest celebration — even those who can’t make it to the parade. Jane Brandi ...